Twice Upon a Crime

 
by Mark S. Waxman
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When Hollywood burns you, it’s time for a rewrite.

Fiona Moore is done playing nice with Hollywood. A former screenwriting star now sidelined by ageism and a biting sarcasm problem, she finds herself jobless, friendless, and left with only her dog and an impressive stash of disdain for the industry that’s ditched her. Enter Jack Reynolds, a bright-eyed, thirty-year-old film student with a boundless love for classic cinema—and a very distracting smile that makes Fiona question if a twenty-year age gap is really such a big deal. Despite her attempts to keep him at arm’s length, Jack is determined to help Fiona reclaim her place in the spotlight, and together they embark on a passionate, if snark-filled, quest to write the next great blockbuster.

But when their hard work is stolen by a sleazy Hollywood producer, Fiona and Jack decide to go off-script. Armed with a screenplay about the perfect crime, they set out to pull off the heist of a lifetime—one that’s clever, classy, and just this side of legal. As their partnership heats up on and off the page, they’ll discover that while Hollywood may be all about illusions, their feelings just might be the real deal.

Fast-paced, funny, and full of twists, Twice Upon a Crime is a madcap caper that will leave you cheering for this unlikely duo—because revenge is sweet, but falling in love is even sweeter.

Published:
Publisher: Rogue River
Genres:
Crime, Romance

Tags:
crime fiction, romantic mystery books

About the Author

Mark S. Waxman

Mark Waxman is a multiple Emmy Award winning writer/producer. He began his career as a CBS executive developing comedy and drama series, during which time he also wrote scripts for The Young and the Restless. After serving as CBS Vice President of Children’s Programming, Mark became Program Director of public television station KCET, where he also wrote, produced and directed over 400 hours of programming for PBS. He then enjoyed contracts with several Hollywood studios, writing and producing numerous prime time series, movies, specials and reality shows for network and cable television.

He created, wrote and produced the internationally acclaimed kid’s science series, Beakman’s World. From 2007-2022, Mark was the sole NBC writer for America’s most beloved and watched TV special, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. His debut novel, The McVentures of Me, Morgan McFactoid, was endorsed by President Obama’s choice for National Teacher of the Year. His comedy novel, The Funny Kid, is the first book targeted to young adults that addresses the issues of childhood obesity. His 2023 novel, The Bones of Ghost Mountain, is a mystery thriller, which explores such lofty questions as: How will you be remembered after you die?

Mark was captain of the UCLA varsity fencing team and collegiate state saber champion.

Mark is blissfully married, has two sensational sons, two delightful daughters-in-law, and three inspiring grandchildren.

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